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package org.apache.hedwig.client.api;

/**
 * Interface defining the client API for Hedwig
 */
public interface Client {
    /**
     * Retrieve the Publisher object for the client.
     * This object can be used to publish messages to a topic on Hedwig.
     * @see Publisher
     */
    public Publisher getPublisher();
    
    /**
     * Retrieve the Subscriber object for the client.
     * This object can be used to subscribe for messages from a topic.
     * @see Subscriber
     */
    public Subscriber getSubscriber();

    /**
     * Close the client and free all associated resources.
     */
    public void close();
}